What kind of life is the deposed former president of Syria and his family living in Russia? With Pjotr Sauer and Will Christou
December 2025
Fall of Assad: one year on
Assad family live in Russian luxury as Bashar ‘brushes up on ophthalmology’
Family friend, sources in Russia and Syria, and leaked data help give rare insight into life of dictator’s reclusive household
December 2024
Kremlin denies reports Asma al-Assad is seeking divorce and a return to London
They ‘didn’t look the type’: how the media was fooled by Bashar and Asma al-Assad
Zoe Williams
May 2021
‘Mob boss’ Assad’s dynasty tightens grip over husk of Syria
Country’s emergence as a mafia state leaves today’s election result in little doubt
March 2021
Asma al-Assad risks loss of British citizenship as she faces possible terror charges
It is alleged Bashar al-Assad’s wife’s support of Syrian army implicates her in its crimes
May 2020
Could Assad row with cousin tear down Syrian regime?
Power struggle between Bashar al-Assad and first cousin sparks rare family fissure and leaves public aghast
August 2018
Asma al-Assad diagnosed with breast cancer, Syria says
Image is issued of president’s wife apparently undergoing treatment
September 2017
Syrian doctors decry fresh wave of hospital attacks
International community accused of ignoring attacks on medical facilities, with four hospitals hit by airstrikes in past week
April 2017
Asma al-Assad is a cheerleader for evil. Her UK citizenship should be revoked
Nadhim Zahawi
The home secretary has the power to take Asma al-Assad’s British privileges away from her. Considering the oppression in Syria, it would be the right thing to do
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Could Asma al-Assad be stripped of her British citizenship?
She was born in the UK and she’s no terrorist, but it is up to the Home Office to decide whether her marriage to the Syrian president is grounds for revocation
Home secretary urged to revoke Asma al-Assad's British citizenship
Liberal Democrats write to Amber Rudd after British-born wife of Syrian president uses social media to support his regime
January 2017
Russia in power-broking role as Syria peace talks begin in Astana
Indirect talks between Syria’s rebels and representatives of Assad’s government seen as test of Moscow’s power
October 2016
Asma al-Assad: from Syria's 'desert rose' to 'first lady of hell'
Bashar al-Assad’s wife has spoken about her ‘pain’ at the conflict but few believe she can be oblivious of husband’s brutal regime
Who is Asma al-Assad? – video explainer
Asma al-Assad gave a rare television interview on 18 October, saying she had refused offers of asylum for her and her children
Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, says she rejected offers of asylum
In rare interview, Syrian president’s wife tells Russia 24: ‘I’ve been here since the beginning and I never thought of being anywhere else’
August 2016
The Guardian view on the UN aid mission in Syria: access at a high price
UN pays tens of millions to Assad regime under Syria aid programme
April 2016
Panama Papers: a special investigation
Assad’s London fixer uses offshore firms to hold luxury London flats
Panama Papers reveal businessman linked to Syrian president invested in UK property after his name was taken off EU blacklist
December 2013
My very own Christmas gift to you
Victoria Coren Mitchell
Victoria Coren Mitchell: Fret ye not over presents for your loved ones. Follow my festive guide
